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UGA 156W

1981 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,086 mi
Last recorded67,086 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1981 Ford Escort51,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGA 156W
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 67,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 67,086 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,931 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,766 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 66,763 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,757 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,754 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 66,750 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 66,746 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 66,738 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 66,722 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 66,713 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 66,689 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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UGA 156W is a 1981 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1981 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 51,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UGA 156W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 45 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UGA 156W registered?

UGA 156W is a 1981 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 March 1981.

Is UGA 156W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGA 156W shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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